Toaster, grill and sandwich press reviews and product tests

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Toasters, grills and sandwich presses

Snack-making essentials for your kitchen.

Review and compare

Toaster reviews We test toasters in the CHOICE labs, including models from Sunbeam, Breville, DeLonghi and more, to find the most consistent performers.

Sandwich press reviews We test and compare sandwich presses from Breville, Cuisinart, Kmart, Sunbeam and more to find out which ones heat up quickly and toast evenly.

Buying guides

What to know before buying a toaster Two-slice or four-slice? Old school or space age? Here's what to consider when it's time for a new toaster.

How to buy the best sandwich press Who doesn't love a toastie? Here are our tasty tips for choosing a sandwich press that suits your needs.

Articles

Is the $15 Kmart Microwave Toastie Maker any good? CHOICE experts put this budget-friendly kitchen gadget to the test.

Should you buy a DeLonghi toaster and kettle pack from Aldi? The retailer is selling them on the cheap on Wednesday 26 February, but are they any good?

Smeg appliances: Best buys and what to avoid Should you buy something just because it's from Smeg? It's complicated.

Should you buy an expensive toaster? We've tested several toasters that cost hundreds of dollars. Are they worth it?

Toasters to avoid buying These models definitely won't give you the toast with the most.

How much do you really need to spend to get a good toaster? We analysed our test results to see if spending more gets you a toaster with the most.

Splurge vs save – the cheaper toasters that rival expensive models Don't get burnt paying too much for a toaster when a budget one may perform just as well.

How we test toasters How do we find the best toaster in town? A lot of bread is involved...

How we test sandwich presses Here's how we find the sandwich presses that are up to the task of making you a top toastie.

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Toasters, grills and sandwich presses